Mrs. Eleanor F. "Ellie" McGuire Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eleanor F. McGuire “Ellie” Loving Mother and Grandmother LOWELL—Eleanor F. (Wood) McGuire, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Walter R. “Walt” McGuire who died May 8, 2009. Eleanor was born in Lowell on January 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Mary (Ashmore) Wood. She attended Lowell Schools, and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School. Following High School, Ellie began her employment with The New England Telephone Company (1952-1984) as a Telephone Operator in both Lowell and Tewksbury. She continued employment with AT&T Co. in Boston, from which she retired in 1993. She married Walter R. McGuire on February 9, 1957, and together they raised six children and celebrated 52 years of marriage. Ellie was a communicant of St. Margaret’s Church. For many years, Ellie enjoyed her seasonal residences, summering in Wells, Maine and wintering in Marco Island, Florida where she made many dear friends. Ellie enjoyed traveling, Casinos, and playing cards. Holidays spent with her family were most important, especially with all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ellie is survived by her children, Katie McGuire and her fiancé Bryan Rowell of Billerica, MA, Marty McGuire and his wife Peggy of Stuart, FL, Walter McGuire and his wife Sheila of Exeter, NH, Lenny McGuire and his partner Chip Sandberg of Charlton, MA, and Steve McGuire and his wife Ryanna of Marco Island, FL; She was the mother of the late Joe McGuire who died in 2018. Ellie was “Nana” to many, and most especially to her 15 adoring grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She also leaves her sister, Shirley Maliszewski, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends from Marco Island and Wells. Family and Friends may call at FAY MCCABE FUNERAL HOME 105 MOORE STRRET LOWELL, on WEDNESDAY from 3 until 7 PM. MRS. McGUIRE’S FUNERAL will take place THURSDAY MORNING at 10 o’clock at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH 374 STEVENS STREET, LOWELL. Burial will follow in ST. MARY’S CEMETERY, N. TEWKSBURY. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Ellie’s memory may be made in to Brigid’s Crossing – Lowell, c/o Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities, 70 Lawrence St. Lowell, MA 01852 or at www.ccab.org/donate ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Eleanor F. "Ellie" McGuire

January 31, 1934 - July 23, 2022